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ODD BLOTCHES GIVE CONCERN

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Spot of bother for the St James Quarter

Is the St James Quarter starting to rust?

Rather surprisingly, the answer may be yes. At least parts of it, if one local’s misgivings prove correct.

Antony Jack lives close to the Quarter’s St James Square, and has been a long-suffering observer of its progress over the years.

In recent weeks, since colder weather has set in, Jack has noticed the appearance of these reddish-brown spots on the steps of the Grand Stair.

OFFICIALS RECOMMEND REFUSAL FOR JOSEPH PEARCE SEATING

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Officials have recommended that the application to install temporary seating outside the Category A-listed 23 Elm Row be refused (21/05858/FUL). Councillors on the Development Management Subcommittee are due to consider the case on 2 March.

The applicant proposes a timber-decked outdoor seating area outside the Joseph Pearce bar and restaurant, with a pergola type structure for coverage.

OMNi AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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Edinburgh Street Food Ltd has submitted proposals for a new canopy, external bar, and outside seating to serve combined Units 6 and 7 at the OMNi Centre (21/06504/FUL). The site belongs to Nuveen, which also owns the St James Centre.

The new hospitality space would fill the current tranquil and tree-lined route between Leith Street and Greenside Row.

DOGGED DOES IT

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MIXED VIEWS ON ROSE STREET

Mambo Bars & Clubs Edinburgh Ltd seeks planning consent to site a hot food vehicle on the pavement outside 43 Rose Street (21/06500/FUL).

The company seeks temporary permission for two years.

The wagon would supplement the adjacent Señor Dog's pub/restaurant.

HEEL FOR HEEL AND TOE FOR TOE

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‘Change of use from Workshop/Showroom (Class 4) to Entertainment venue for throwing axes (Class 11).’

This planning proposal lands with a satisfying thud.

It has been lodged by the Black Axe Throwing Co. and concerns Unit 2 at 25 Beaverhall Road (21/06212/FUL), part of the Beaverhall Business Centre’s ground floor.

THE ART OF AMBITION

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WHAT COULD WE DO WITH PICARDY PLACE?

Now that public consultation on the future of the Picardy Place island seems to be indefinitely stalled, Leith ward's Cllr Gordon Munro floats an exciting idea that could transform the area for years to come.

On the basis that knowledge is wonderful but imagination is even better, Spurtle wants to kick-start a conversation. Let us know what you think of Munro's idea, or describe an alternative.